Brent A. Murphy, M.D.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Murphy is one of only a few hundred Oculoplastic surgeons in the world
certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Board. Committed to the advancement of his field, Dr. Murphy
continues to research, publish, and lecture about the latest advancements
in Oculoplastic and cosmetic surgery. He has published papers on
facial rejuvenation, aesthetic eyelid surgery, and new technologies
in cosmetic surgery. Additionally, he has been a guest lecturer
at many national and international medical meetings in the areas
of cosmetic, laser and reconstructive surgery.
In 2001, Dr. Murphy joined Atlanta Oculoplastic &
Cosmetic Surgery and in 2002 co-founded OCULUS, a division of Atlanta
Oculoplastic & Cosmetic Surgery with Dr.
Harvey Chip Cole.
Active in community service, he
is most proud of his humanitarian work teaching lacrimal surgery
to physicians in Guatemala who treat a majority of residents suffering
from tear duct problems.
Professional Appointments:
Associate Preceptor, Vanderbilt Ophthalmic and Facial
Plastic Surgery Fellowship Program; Director, Aesthetic Facial Surgery,
Center for Specialty Eye Care, Atlanta; Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology,
Director of Ophthalmic Plastic & Orbital Surgery, University
of South Alabama College of Medicine; Clinical Instructor of Oculoplastic
Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville; American
Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Information
Technology Committee; Blue Ribbon/Government Liaison Committee,
American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery; Hospital Quality
Assurance Committee, University of South Alabama Medical Center.
Medical Staff:
St. Josephs Hospital of Atlanta; Northside
Hospital; Piedmont Hospital; Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
at Scottish Rite; Decatur Hospital; Tanner Medical Center; Atlanta
Outpatient Surgery Center; HealthSouth Surgery Center; Specialty
Surgery Center; Fayette Piedmont Community Hospital.
Certifications:
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery (one of only a few hundred surgeons certified worldwide); American Board
of Ophthalmology, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (Facial Plastic
Surgery) Member American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery; American Academy
of Facial Plastic Surgery; Aesthetic Society; American Medical Association;
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology; Georgia Society of Ophthalmology;
American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery; Medical Association
of Georgia
Honors:
Outstanding Faculty Teacher, Oschner Residency Training
Program; Alpha Omega Alpha; Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Epsilon Delta
Medical Honorary; Dr. Murphy has been voted “America’s Top Ophthalmologist” by the Consumers Research Council of America in 2006 & 2007. The International
Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England nominated Dr. Murphy as
an International Health Professional of the Year for 2006.
Publications and Presentations:
Multiple scientific publications, including Aesthetic
Eyelid Surgery; Rejuvenation of the Lower Face; Latest Technology
in Cosmetic Surgery; Surgical Management of Giant Nonmelanoma Skin
Neoplasia; Management of Conjunctival Amyloidosis; Lymphoid Tumors
of the Conjunctiva; Kaposis Sarcoma of the Conjunctiva; Simplified
Techniques for Repair of Ectropian; LidFlora in Blepharitis; Current
Management of Eyelid, Lacrimal and Orbital Trauma
Physician Teaching:
Upper Face Lift; Laser Skin Resurfacing; Laser Blepharoplasty;
Rejuvenation of the Lower Face; Surgical Instruction in Intranasal
Dacryocystorhinostomy; Craniofacial Techniques for the Ophthalmic
Surgeon: A Hands-On Experience; Latest Technology in Cosmetic
Surgery
Education:
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Chemistry, High
distinction, Honors program graduate; University of Kentucky, College
of Medicine, High distinction Internship: Methodist Hospital of
Indianapolis Residency: University of South Florida, Ophthalmology
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Ophthalmic &
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nashville
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